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Gardeners Prepare for the Morris Farm Plant Sale May 21st

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 9th, 2011, 9:15am

Gardeners Prepare for the Morris Farm Plant Sale May 21st

Wiscasset, Maine, May 9, 2011 -- Spring is finally here and local gardeners are out in force, dividing perennials for the Morris Farm Plant sale to be held at the farm on Saturday, May 21 from 8:30AM until noon. The plants come from many local gardens, representing a cross-section of favorite perennials: Echinacea, Coreopsis, Phlox, Columbine, Geraniums, Day Lilies, Bee Baum, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Violets, Poppies, Strawberries, Rhubarb, Hosta, Iris – to name a few of the hardy Maine-grown varieties that will be for sale.

Also featured will be 14 different varieties of Heirloom tomatoes: Amish Paste, Aunt Ruby’s Green, Black Krim, Black Prince, Cosmonaut Volkov, Egg Yolk Cherry, Garden Peach, Gardener’s Delight Cherry, Green Zebra, Orange Banana Paste, Pink Brandywine, Pruden’s Purple, Speckled Roman Paste, and Yellow Brandywine. The tomato seedlings, carefully nurtured by students at Wiscasset High School, are coming along nicely in the school’s second floor gre

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Coastal Humane Society’s Golf Classic for the Animals to be held in June

Submitted by tjunkins, WCSH Staff

Saturday, May 7th, 2011, 9:46am

Coastal Humane Society’s Golf Classic for the Animals to be held in June

The Coastal Humane Society’s Golf Classic for the Animals will be held Monday June 6 at Brunswick Golf Club on 165 River Road in Brunswick.
This Annual Golf Classic is the Coastal Humane Society’s second largest event and fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the animals of CHS.

The tournament is 18 holes of golf with fabulous prizes, delicious cook-out luncheon, and a festive awards ceremony. Prizes include Red Sox tickets, handsome golf packages at Sebasco Harbor Resort, and gift certificates to L.L. Bean, the Harraseeket Inn, Maine State Music Theater, Buck’s Naked Barbecue, and many more! They will be awarded for first, second and third net as well as gross scores. There will be three (3) different “Hole-in-One” contests featuring a $10,000 payout opportunity at each. There will also be special animal guest appearances by CHS residents!

Registration is from 7:30 a.m.

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Maine Family Business Awards

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:16pm

PORTLAND, ME – Fifteen finalists, employees and well wishers are anticipating the Maine Family Business Awards on May 16 when they will learn who has garnered honors in the 12th year of the Awards.
The event, at the South Portland Marriott, is an opportunity to network during a 5:30p.m. reception, and later hear from Howard “Howdy” Holmes, keynote speaker, CEO of family-owned JIFFY Mixes and a former Indy 500 racecar driver. The public is welcome and reservations are available for reception, dinner, and awards by dialing 207.797.7130 or go to www.fambusiness.org.

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50th Anniversary Regional Expo Held in Brunswick to Showcase Peace Corps Programs

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 6th, 2011, 12:05pm

One of nine events across the country to highlight five decades of service

Washington, D.C. – The Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization supporting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and the Peace Corps community, announced today an Around the World Expo will be held in Brunswick, Maine on Saturday, May 14. This expo is one of nine regional events nationwide to highlight the contributions of Peace Corps volunteers and celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary.

“Our goal is to highlight the accomplishments of the Peace Corps over the last 50 years while inspiring the next generation of volunteers,” said Kevin Quigley, president of the National Peace Corps Association (Thailand, 1976-79).

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Local Musician - Pete Kilpatrick - in Finals for National Music Contest

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 6th, 2011, 10:16am

Local Musician - Pete Kilpatrick - in Finals for National Music Contest

One of your very own local musicians, Pete Kilpatrick, is now in the finals for a national battle-of-the-bands competition sponsored by USAA’s Garage Band Playoff 2011 with his original song “Coming Home.” He’s going head-to-head with seven bands from communities everywhere between Hawaii to Florida to battle it out to win the grand prize of $4,000 and a professional photo shoot and feature in a national magazine.

Pete, along with Zach Jones, Matt Cosby, Matt Lydon, and Steve Morell, make up the Pete Kilpatrick Band, and reside in Brunswick, ME. Many of Pete's lyrics focus on the natural surroundings of New England while maintaining a folky pop sensibility. Pete and his band have reached a level of success completely independent of working with a record label and take great pride in that. They've performed with Barenaked Ladies, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Guster, and Ray Lamontagne.

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May Chamber Regional Breakfast will feature Alan Caron, President of Envision Maine

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 3:09pm

May Chamber Regional Breakfast will feature Alan Caron, President of Envision Maine

TOPSHAM - The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber is pleased to announce that Alan Caron, President of Envision Maine, will speak at its Regional Chamber Breakfast on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Captain Daniel Stone Inn, 10 Water Street, Brunswick, Maine. Doors for the event open at 7:30 a.m. for networking, and buffet breakfast. The program will begin at 8:00 a.m. Alan Caron and Envision Maine have developed a well-considered plan that goes far beyond the next biennium. Mr. Caron, co-author of the study "Reinventing Maine Government,” a follow-up to the 2006 Brookings Report, will outline his plan to save $1 billion for Maine taxpayers by addressing the major challenges facing the state: demographics, unfunded pension liability and healthcare costs.

The cost of the event is $8 for Chamber Members and $16 for Non-members. Reservations should be paid in advance by check or credit card.

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Keller Williams Realty Annual Red Day "GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE" Campaign

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 2:44pm

Keller Williams Realty Annual Red Day "GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE" Campaign is focusing on supplying much needed food to our local food bank for all Cumberland and York County pantries to draw from. With some pantries closing, children losing their free lunch programs and the rise of gas and food prices, Keller Williams Agents will be having a food drive to fill a 14 foot Good Shepherd's food truck on Thursday, May 12, 2011 between the hours of 10am and 2pm in the parking lot at 50 Sewall Street, Portland. Please bring your non-perishable donations to Keller Williams Realty on or before May 12th to help fill this truck for your community or call the number below and we will send a Keller Williams Agent to pick up your donation! For further information contact: Cindy Olsen, 650-1627

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